National Dental Hygiene Month serves as a reminder of the importance of hygiene for our oral health and our health in general. It also gives us the chance to take stock of our habits and get back to basics if necessary.

When you are feeling sick and do not know what is wrong, typically your first call is your General Practitioner. You know that this doctor can more than likely diagnose and treat whatever may be wrong. Though in some cases, they may need to refer out to a specialist and then follow up with you after your additional treatment needs. Dentistry is the same way.